Mindful Education Consulting

10/08/2025

I was interviewed by the WSJ about school admissions.

Getting into high school—private and public—is more competitive than ever. Parents are paying up.

08/05/2025

https://mindfuleducationconsulting.com/2016/11/top-five-things-look-choosing-school-child/?fbclid=IwY2xjawL-O05leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHtK-DUSDSKvl-TZAdFPUFFZb4YEQRiOHigXZe1Q459-VYZyXm8EyRR1UPIo2_aem_2vKv5cBF4VlpkT6tCi-j-g

Here are some things to look for when trying to choose a school for your child: 1. How does the community feel? Is it a place you can see your family? If it’s an elementary school, do you feel like it’s “your community?” In elementary school, many of the parents will become your friends so.....

07/09/2025

Great article about redshirting!

The idea, known as “redshirting,” has downsides, but proponents say it could help close a persistent gender gap in education.

06/19/2025

From a colleague of mine in L.A. Some great tips!

09/19/2024

Is your student heading into Middle School next year? Support them in taking this big step! Learn from private, independent school leaders throughout our region about the uniquely challenging and supportive environments of their middle schools. This hour-long webinar on Tuesday, September 24 from 5-6 pm will provide space for your questions, and the opportunity to hear from others, in our Q&A session.

Register today: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X8RV_fXGTRu5RMxG9l09nA

View more upcoming events, including school fairs:
https://www.pugetsoundindependentschools.org/events

03/09/2024

Engaging the fine motor system to produce letters by hand has positive effects on learning and memory

01/14/2024

You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Jan 16, 2024, 05:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: Affording an Independent School Education Hosted by: Doug Moon, Assoc. Dir. of Admission & Financial Aid - UPREP Register in advance for this webinar: https://universityprep-org.zoom.us/

07/08/2023

https://testinnovators.com/blog/ssat-or-isee/
As an Educational Consultant, I'm often asked which test a student applying to 5th-12th grade should take. This article breaks it down well.

We’ve put together this definitive guide to help families decide between taking the SSAT or ISEE test if they are given the option.

04/20/2023

https://www.parentmap.com/article/why-recess-important-three-students-perspectives

Local students on the value of sufficient daily recess